Villa are stepping up interest in a new goalkeeper after watching Cologne's Timo Horn at the weekend.

Villa have considered David Button at Brentford and have sent scouts to watch Molde's Orjan Nyland play against Lillestrom on Wednesday night.

Manager Sherwood has concerns over Brad Guzan and wants to increase competition with Shay Given, now 39.

Cologne goalkeeper Timo Horn has been watched by Aston Villa as they weigh up a potential signing

Horn is highly rated in Germany and would not come cheap.

The 22-year-old is already being touted as a future successor to Manuel Neuer in the national side along with Leverkusen's 23-year-old Bernd Leno.

Both have been scouted by Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid also.

Molde keeper Nyland has an offer from Southampton while several others, including Everton, have also posted an interest in the 24-year-old Norway international.

Villa have made an offer to on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley for him to stay at Villa Park but know he has an offer from Everton, plus interest from Wolfsburg and Schalke.

Villa have been linked with Brentford goalkeeper David Button, who has shone in the Championship